Blacksburg, Virginia – Showers and a few isolated thunderstorms are expected to move across the North Carolina–Virginia border region Thursday and Friday, potentially impacting travel and outdoor plans from the Blue Ridge Mountains through southwestern Virginia.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, light rain may reach northern North Carolina and the southern Blue Ridge this afternoon. By Thursday, rain showers will spread from southwest to northeast, with isolated thunderstorms possible as the system moves into Virginia. While rain totals are expected to remain light, brief downpours could create slick spots, especially on U.S. 220 and along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Communities such as Mount Airy, Galax, Martinsville, and Stuart should prepare for changing conditions. Commuters and school districts in the area may see slower travel times, especially during the morning and evening hours. Residents are advised to keep phones charged, check weather alerts, and avoid driving through ponded water during any heavier rain.
The unsettled pattern will linger through Friday night before tapering off. Additional updates or advisories could be issued as the week continues, so residents should stay tuned to local alerts and be ready for changing weather near the NC/VA line.
